Obituaries

Aug 23, 2019

James W. "Jim" Purtiman Sr., 76 of Bridgeport, died peacefully at his home on Friday August 23, 2019. He was born on February 8, 1943 in Glen Dale, WV, to James B. and Mary Marie Minor Purtiman.

Jim was a US Army Veteran, he retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Beech Bottom Plant after 27 years. He was...

Aug 22, 2019

Richard S. Barath, 69, of Smithfield, formerly of Barton, OH died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Wheeling Medical Park following a brief illness.

He was born September 26, 1949 in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Steven Barath and Irene Vargas Barath.

Rich formerly worked at Shadyside Stamping and was retired from Buckeye...

Aug 21, 2019

Myra Joan (Sommer) Herink, 72, of Brookside, OH passed away peacefully August 21, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital.

She was born January 24, 1947 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late William and Sarah (Hall) Sommer.

In addition to her parents, Myra was preceded in death by her sister, Erma (Sommer) Kasper of St. Clairsville,...

Aug 20, 2019

WANDA G. CLIFT

Wanda G. Clift, 76, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2019, at her home following a sudden illness. She was born January 27, 1943 in Barnesville, daughter of the late Pearl "Bundy" Robb and Martha Carpenter Robb.

Wanda was a loving wife and wonderful mother to her four children. She...

Aug 20, 2019

Jerry Lynn Kernik 71 of Powhatan, died Tuesday August 20, 2019 at Sienna Hills Nursing Center. She was born April 8, 1948 in Wheeling a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lou (Hartman) Kernik.

She was a retired Medical Office Secretary, and a Methodist by faith.

Jerry is survived by a sister Connie (Skip)...

Aug 18, 2019

DONNA M. TAYLOR

Donna M. Taylor, 82, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away August 18, 2019 at Emerald Pointe Nursing and Rehab.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 3, 1937.

She was preceded in death by her sons; Mark and David Napolitano.

Donna's memory will forever be cherished by those who survive;...

Aug 16, 2019

Jean Ann Gacek, 81, of Shadyside, OH passed away August 16th, 2019 at her home.  She was born April 1, 1938, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Fonnie and Bess DeCoy.

She was a member of the Bellaire Bunco Club,  the Delta Chapter of the Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority, the Bellaire Child Guidance Club, was...

Aug 16, 2019

LELAND P. SNYDER

Leland P. Snyder, 79, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away, August 16, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  Born October 27, 1939 in Barnesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Myrtle (McEndree) Snyder.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Aug 15, 2019

Michael J. Hughes, 72, of Bridgeport, OH died August 15, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital.  He was born May 31, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late James J. and Freda (Plecha) Hughes.

Mike was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, was in the Army Reserves, and loved to play the accordion in his younger...

Aug 14, 2019

Connie S. Kenney, 63, of Steubenville, OH, died August 14, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic.  She was born August 25, 1955, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Verna J. (Buffosky) Reed.

She was in customer service at Sunnest Services, was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Steubenville and was a member...

Aug 9, 2019

Linda M. Groves, 67, of Bridgeport, OH died Friday, August 9, 2019 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born October 6, 1951 in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Herbert N. and Margaret R. (Phillips) Groves.

Linda was a former L.P.N. at Titus Home Health, Bellaire and was a Pentecostal by faith.

In...

Aug 9, 2019

Marjorie Louise Villies passed away at Bethany Point Health Campus in Anderson, IN on August 9, 2019. Born January 23, 1929 in Toronto, OH, she was the daughter of Harry K.Peters and Rose L. Hunter. Marjorie married the late hereJohn N Villies in 1952. She was predeceased by sisters Patricia R. Peters, Doris J. Price, and brother William Mulrooney. ...

Aug 8, 2019

Connie (Concetta) Sohovich passed on peacefully on August 8, 2019. Connie was born Aug. 30, 1924 in Mingo Junction, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Edward C. Sohovich in 1997, a young son, Kurt Sohovich in 1966, her parents Rose Cascioli Titi and Amatore Titi, and brother, Sam Titi.

She is...

Aug 7, 2019

Penny J. (Frohnapfel) Shane, 66, of Colerain, OH, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH. She was born May 18, 1953 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Ray and June (Jones) Frohnapfel.

Penny was a retired dedicated educator and guidance counselor with the Belmont Harrison Vocational School District. She...

Aug 6, 2019

Marie A. Fields 98, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday August 6, 2019 at Forest Hills Retirement Home. She was born March 4, 1921 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Alfred and Cleo (Patton) Boyd.

She was retired from Joseph A. Strauss Wheeling, a member of the Wayman AME Church Wheeling, and the Deborah Temple #125 IBOEW.

Aug 6, 2019

Patricia L. Glover, 77 of Wheeling, died Tuesday August 6, 2019 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born June 22, 1942 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Frank and Edmee (Raider) Hanna.

She was a retired Administrative Assistant for Wheeling Country Club, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church Bridgeport, where was church Secretary.

She...

Aug 5, 2019

Janet M. (Caruth) Frazier, 87, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, WV. She was born February 9, 1932 in West Wheeling, Ohio a daughter of the late Harry and Jemima (Fagert) Caruth.

Janet was a retired children's Librarian for Martins Ferry Public Library and a member of...

Aug 4, 2019

Gloria L. (Rose) Griffiths, 91, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born January 30, 1928 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Walter and Edna (Coulter) Rose.

Gloria was a Presbyterian by faith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Griffiths...

Aug 4, 2019

Edward B. Shramek, 79, of Bridgeport, OH passed away August 4th, 2019 at Forest Hills Rehabilitation Center.  He was born June 20, 1940, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Roskovich) Shramek.

Ed retired from Mobay Chemical in New Martinsville, was Methodist by faith, was a member of the Polish Club in Wolfhurst...

Aug 3, 2019

John Raymond Iadanza, 89, of Pineyfork, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on September 3, 1929 in Dillonvale, a son of the late Patsy and Sarah (Orsillo) Iadanza.  John was a 1947 Dillonvale Highschool Graduate.  After his graduation, in 1951, he married the love of his life and his best friend...